Fa'a'ā International Airport is a large airport serving Papeete, French Polynesia. Its IATA code is PPT and its ICAO code is NTAA. The airport lies at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 11,360 ft (3,463 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PPT
- ICAO code
- NTAA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 5 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- -17.5535, -149.6069
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,360 ft · 3,463 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fa'a'ā International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MOZ Moorea Temae Airport | Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia | 18 km · 11 mi |
| HUH Huahine-Fare Airport | Fare, French Polynesia | 179 km · 111 mi |
| RFP Raiatea Airport | Uturoa, French Polynesia | 218 km · 135 mi |
| BOB Bora Bora Airport | Motu Mute, French Polynesia | 259 km · 161 mi |
| TIH Tikehau Airport | Tuherahera, French Polynesia | 308 km · 191 mi |
| MVT Mataiva Airport | French Polynesia | 313 km · 194 mi |
| RGI Rangiroa Airport | French Polynesia | 356 km · 221 mi |
| KKR Kaukura Airport | Raitahiti, French Polynesia | 358 km · 222 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PPT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,119 | 3,802 | 3,304 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,611 | 4,108 | 3,570 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,882 | 4,276 | 3,716 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,944 | 5,558 | 4,829 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,483 | 5,892 | 5,120 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,130 | 6,295 | 5,470 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,511 | 6,531 | 5,675 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,568 | 7,188 | 6,246 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,790 | 7,326 | 6,366 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,115 | 9,392 | 8,161 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,151 | 9,414 | 8,181 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,370 | 9,551 | 8,299 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,714 | 9,764 | 8,485 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,912 | 9,887 | 8,592 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,297 | 10,748 | 9,339 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,373 | 10,795 | 9,380 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.800 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fa'a'ā International Airport?
The IATA code of Fa'a'ā International Airport is PPT and its ICAO code is NTAA.
Where is Fa'a'ā International Airport located?
Fa'a'ā International Airport is in Papeete, French Polynesia, at -17.5535, -149.6069.
What time zone is Fa'a'ā International Airport in?
Fa'a'ā International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fa'a'ā International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 11,360 ft (3,463 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fa'a'ā International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ), about 18 km (11 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.